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[–] [email protected] 33 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

Isnt the whole point of meme formats to be stolen and reused in creative ways?

[–] [email protected] 15 points 3 weeks ago

yes I think, but also, to capture the bits of message that are expressed in the meme, but not explicit, and to communicate the appropriately.

A meme is both the thing and the context of its use. What do you think you just fell out of a coconut tree?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

agreed. that's the difference between stealing a joke format and a joke.

what's the difference between stealing $20K and stealing a meme?

one is highly immoral and should get you in serious trouble, and the other is just stealing a bit of money.

[–] [email protected] 28 points 3 weeks ago
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[–] [email protected] 17 points 3 weeks ago

When someone steals my meme

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 weeks ago

Watch me stealing the meme!

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

Coz you're having a good time, having a good time! You're burning through the sky, yeah!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago

You made this?

I made this.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

I wish they would steal my memes. I'll even prime the pump :

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

Jokes on you, I've stolen this meme now